Tracy Seager Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 I have Accenta 6, never had a problem, then the other night around midnight the outside alarm went off even though it wasn't set, half asleep I entered our code a couple of times then realised I put the correct code in and it stopped but the attack light was on and the keypad wasn't working, but we had the red power and the green day light working. We had everything tested and battery extra seem ok, buttons started working except a few of them, we took it apart cleaned the back of the buttons which the ones not working was black, put it back together the alarm went off but now the keypad has not power or no day light lit, is there something we should do to reactivate the keypad, or what should we test, my sons just qualified sparky but never dealt with alarms. Cant find anywhere a replacement can we just change the keypad for a newer version but not sure what is compatible, I've tried to ring for assistance but keep being put through to Spain or somewhere abroad. If someone could help or advise us it would be appreciated. Quote
Hillbilly Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Looks like the power wires have shorted in the keypad and blown a fuse in the panel. With the keypad playing up I would advise a replacement panel/keypad/bell. Quote
datadiffusion Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) This system is pretty obsolete; I wouldn't recommend any of the newer models personally, it's also very, very old. Do you still have your original Nokia 3310? Probably not! Has the battery been tested with a proper battery testing device, or has a voltage just been taken? Are you sure it's actually charging? As above it sounds as if it's completely gone now, either a PSU failure or a short from the tinkering (or, damaged cables that also caused the initial fault - possibly rodents) Edited May 3, 2017 by datadiffusion Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands
Tracy Seager Posted May 3, 2017 Author Posted May 3, 2017 37 minutes ago, datadiffusion said: This system is pretty obsolete; I wouldn't recommend any of the newer models personally, it's also very, very old. Do you still have your original Nokia 3310? Probably not! Has the battery been tested with a proper battery testing device, or has a voltage just been taken? Are you sure it's actually charging? As above it sounds as if it's completely gone now, either a PSU failure or a short from the tinkering (or, damaged cables that also caused the initial fault - possibly rodents) Hi, thanks for replies, do you know what system I can swap over like for like? OMG I don't have rodents Quote
datadiffusion Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Bells are fairly universal, and sensors and cables can work with any brand of replacement. Personally, I would replace with a Scantronic 9651 as it comes with full instructions and you get a full LCD screen; others might recommend something similar like a Pyronix Euro etc... However. most important, before you do anything, is to test each cable to each device (inc. the bell) individually to rule out damage, shorts, or opens. Your son should be more than capable of this as it's pretty much the same process as testing any cable and not just an alarm thing. Personally, I would also take the opportunity to upgrade the PIR sensors at the same time, but let us know what the cables are like first! Edited May 3, 2017 by datadiffusion Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands
sixwheeledbeast Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 To me it sounds like initially there may have been an issue with the external sounder tamper, followed by poking about in the keypad has blown a fuse. Either way it's possibly repairable but most places would sell you a new system to get it up to date. Wiring could probably be reused or most would throw some wireless tat in. Quote
datadiffusion Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Either that or a long goosed battery, an overnight transient power fail, followed by the overheating charging circuit finally taking the rest with it? Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands
Tracy Seager Posted May 3, 2017 Author Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, sixwheeledbeast said: To me it sounds like initially there may have been an issue with the external sounder tamper, followed by poking about in the keypad has blown a fuse. Either way it's possibly repairable but most places would sell you a new system to get it up to date. Wiring could probably be reused or most would throw some wireless tat in. As my son was wiring it back up the alarm went off (the tamper sound) but when finished no power, I will try the fuse 1st, thank you Edited May 3, 2017 by Tracy Seager Quote
Tracy Seager Posted May 3, 2017 Author Posted May 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Hillbilly said: Looks like the power wires have shorted in the keypad and blown a fuse in the panel. With the keypad playing up I would advise a replacement panel/keypad/bell. We took the keypad completely off, I read a few replies saying about powering down etc etc etc? then re start system it could re power the keypad? I haven't a clue lol Thank you Quote
al-yeti Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 7 hours ago, Tracy Seager said: We took the keypad completely off, I read a few replies saying about powering down etc etc etc? then re start system it could re power the keypad? I haven't a clue lol Thank you Sorry but your just making matters worse , cost always is the issue , but then that reflects why your not asking an an engineer not to fix it or replace it Will you admit , yes you already have Quote
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